Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-16
BY WILKIE COLLINS.
CHAPTER *.
THE FIRST PART.

CHAPTER TX.
"Now, my good creature, whatever You
have to say to me, out with 1t at oneel
don't want to hurry you needlessly; but these
are business hours, and have other peoples
affairs to attend to besides yours.
Addressing Ferrari's wife, with his usual
blunt good humor, in these terms, Mr. Troy
registered the lapse of time by glance at
the watch on his desk, and then waited to
hear what his client had to say to him.
ats something more, sir, about the letter
with the thousand pound note" Mrs. Ferrari
began. al nave found out who sent it TO men
Mr.. Troy started. This news indeed!n
he said. "Who sent you the letter.
Lord Montbariy sent it, sir"
1t was not easy to take Mr. Troy by sur
prise But Mrs Ferrari threw him com
pletely off his balance For awhile he could
only look at her in silent surprise. Anon
sensel" he said, as soon as he had recovered
himself. There is some mistake-it can't
be-"
There is no mistake Mrs Ferrari re-
Joined, in her most positive manner. 1.-TWO
gentlemen from the insurance offices called
on me this morning, to see the letter. They
were completely puzzled-especially when
they heard OF the bank note inside. But they
know who sent the letter. His lordship's doc
tor in Venice posted it at his lofrships re-
quest Go TO the gentlemen yourself, sir, if
you don't believe me They were polite
enough to ask ii could account for Lord
Montbarry writing TO me and sending me the
money. gave them my opinionI said it
was like his lurdship's kindness
Like his lordships kindness!' Mr. Troy re
p.ated, in blank amaZement
"Yes, sir Lord Montbairy knew me, like
all the other members of the family, when !
was at school on the estate in Ireland If he
could have done ii, he would have protected
my poor dear husband But he was helpless
himself in the hands of my lady and the
baron-snd the only kind thing he could do
was to provide for me in my widowhood, like
the true nohleman he waSln
"A very pretty explanation" said Mr.
Troy what did your visitors from the in
surance offices think OF it.'
"They asked If | had any proof Of my bus
bands death"
"And what did you sav:'
II said, 4 give you better than proc,
gentlemen; | give you my positive opinion. W
THAT satisfied them, Of courseT
"ihey didn't say 50 IN words, sir. They
looked at each other-and wished me good
morning
wei. MIS- Ferra'l' unless you nave some
more extraordinary news Tor me, think
shall wish you good morning, too. can take
a note OF your information very startling in.
formation OWN; and, III the absence Of
proof, | can do no more
u can provide You with proof, slr-if that
Is all you want said MIS- ferrari' with great
d'ghltS only want 10 know, list
"hether tne Jaw JuStilies NE IN DONG IL. You
may nave seen III tne lasIllohaoie Intelligence
oil the newspapers, that Lady Montbarry has
arrived IN London, at Newburys hotel
propose 10 go ana see her
Inc deuce you 90! May ask FOR What
purposei
Mrs. ferrarl answered IN mysterious
Whisper: for Tue purpose OF catching her II
Trap siah sehu Ill my ip'ihe-i shai
ahnouice uiysel' as person on business, ant
the nfs' "oruS say 70 her win De these;
come my ihuy' 10 acknowledge the receipt o.
Tue ilio"ey se'i' 10 rerrarns "ino"' Ah
you may wei s'ai'' MI Troy IL Amos
''Aes you oh 1oui euaiu' uoesht n' mhh'
youi iiiihu easy sil SUM- ilil' 1he proc
that everybody asks me Tor IN her guilty
iace. Let hef chiy cnahee coior oy Gus
suauo" oi shaue-ie1 ner eyes ohly crop lol
haii an iiistaiiI-i snah discover her! Ih'
one tning want 10 Nho" Is docs Tue law
per.h" i.i
Inc Id" permits IT, MT Troy answered